HR 854
DERAIL Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:52 AM
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Bill overview
The DERAIL Act aims to improve railroad safety by expanding the definition of ‘high-hazard flammable trains’ and requiring more comprehensive reporting of derailments. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to broaden the criteria for identifying these trains, which transport potentially dangerous materials. It also mandates that railroads immediately report any derailment involving toxic substances to relevant authorities, triggering established emergency response plans.
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